TS 5170

TS 5170 is a terminology standard for the naming of medicinal and aromatic plants, including plants used for perfume-related purposes. It brings together botanical names, Turkish, English and French equivalents, and information on the plant parts used for these purposes, helping reduce confusion caused by multiple names for the same species.

How scientific names and common names work together

In medicinal and aromatic plant trade and documentation, a single species may be known by several local or commercial names. Botanical nomenclature provides a precise scientific reference, while language equivalents improve consistency across trade, agriculture, and technical literature. This standard addresses important species grown in Turkey as well as selected foreign-origin plants that are considered significant in this field.

Why the usable plant part matters

Different plant parts—such as roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds or bark—can be the relevant raw material for different products. Identifying the part used is important for distinguishing between crude drugs, extracts, essential oils and other plant-derived materials. TS 5170 functions as a structured reference for the names and related usage terms of these plants.

• Groups botanical names with Turkish, English and French equivalents.
• Focuses on important medicinal, aromatic and perfume-related plants.
• Includes information on the plant parts used for those purposes.
• Covers species known in Turkey and selected important foreign-origin species.